APR

APRPP

Authority to Practice

Under the Book VI of the Code of internal security, private security companies must receive authorization from the CNAPS, before the start of activity

Business Permit

Under the Book VI of the Code of internal security, the private security guards professional practice is first subject to obtaining a paperless business permit issued by the CNAPS

Client

Person to protect, synonymous with VIP

CNAPS

National Council for Private Security Activities, public administrative body under Ministry of the Interior’s supervision, responsible for approving, monitoring, and advising the private security professions

Protection Plan

A plan implementing several APRs and several vehicles

Wasp

Name given to a female bodyguard in a team

Overmythe

An APR who overemphasizes the protective plan

Protection

The action of exposing someone or something to danger, a risk that could hurt them

Close protection

protection exercised around a well-known figure by their bodyguards, especially when traveling or attending meetings, above all aiming to prevent the individual from being a victim to aggression or attacks

Suitcase

CNAPS IDF authorization - Decision AUT-2015-04-14-A-00044829 issuing a permit to practice. The exercise of authority doesn’t grant any rights of public authority to the company or the people who stand to benefit from it.